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Firearm incident in Croydon



Police have arrested a man following an incident at an educational facility in Croydon this morning.

Police were called following reports a man pointed a firearm at a security staff member on the Swinburne University of Technology, Norton Road campus shortly before 10.30am.

Specialist police along with uniformed officers quickly responded and cordoned off the area arresting the man shortly after.

A 22 year old Woori Yallock man was arrested without incident, no one was injured and police are not searching for anyone else in relation to the incident.

The area has now been made safe. Maroondah Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating further.

An imitation firearm was located and the male involved has been released pending enquiries.

Anyone who witnessed the incident is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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